Product Management Intern, Summer 2027

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Product Management Intern to join Disney Experiences Technology (DXT) in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL. You will work with Product Leads and Senior PMs to turn emerging technology into concrete product opportunities and present outcomes to ET leadership.

You'll research AI trends, support user research, document requirements, and help design POCs and prototypes while learning KPI-driven product development in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
• Strong curiosity about AI and emerging technology.
• Ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Structured problem-solving and clear writing.
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast iteration.
• Collaborative working style in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Research trends in AI, computer vision, and related fields and synthesize opportunities for Guests, Cast Members, and the business.
• Support user research, partner interviews, and usability testing to frame problems and validate product concepts.
• Help document epics, user stories, requirements, and success criteria for POCs and emerging products.
• Help define KPIs and analyze data to measure product impact and inform decisions.
• Draft executive summaries and stakeholder updates covering progress, metrics, risks, and next steps.
• Help design, build, and evaluate POCs and prototypes, including hands-on prototyping with AI tools.

Skills

AI curiosity

Structured problem-solving

Clear writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in related field

Tools

AI tools

No-code/low-code prototyping

Job description

Job Requirements

Disney Experiences Technology (DXT) creates world-class immersive digital experiences for Guests and Cast Members across premier vacation brands including Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, Shanghai Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani. With offices in Anaheim, Glendale, Hong Kong, Orlando, Paris, Seattle, and Shanghai, DXT develops innovative technical solutions for a global audience.

Emerging Technology shapes what’s next for Disney Experiences. The team provides strategic guidance, runs early experiments through POCs and prototypes, and leads 0-to-1 development of AI-driven guest and cast experiences.

As a Product Management Intern, you’ll be part of an active workstream and help turn emerging technology into concrete product opportunities. You’ll work directly with Product Leads and Senior PMs, and you’ll present your work to ET leadership at the end of the program.

What You Will Do:

• Technology Research: Research trends in AI, computer vision, and related fields, then synthesize the opportunities and implications for Guests, Cast Members, and the business.
• Product Discovery: Support user research, partner interviews, and usability testing to frame problems and validate product concepts.
• Product Lifecycle: Help document epics, user stories, requirements, and success criteria for POCs and emerging products.
• Metrics & Measurement: Help define key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze data to measure product impact and inform decisions.
• Communication: Draft executive summaries and stakeholder updates covering progress, metrics, risks, and next steps.
• Rapid Experimentation: Help design, build, and evaluate POCs and prototypes, including hands-on prototyping with AI tools.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong curiosity about AI and emerging technology, and the ability to explain complex ideas simply.
• Structured problem-solving and clear writing.
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast iteration.
• Collaborative working style in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Familiarity with one or more emerging technologies, experience building with AI tools (LLMs, no-code or low-code prototyping)
• Prior product or consulting internship experience.
• Interest in themed entertainment or guest experience.

Education:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student in an accredited college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or other related field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program AND returning to school the semester/quarter following the internship OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available from M-F, 40 hours each week for the entire program duration: May/June - August/September 2027 (12 weeks)
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Be compliant with The Disney Look (https://disneycasting.net/downloads/wdpr/Disney_Look_Book.pdf) appearance guidelines

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay rate for this role in Glendale,CA OR Orlando, FL is $43 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

This position is with Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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